Getting two event wins from both Kaleb Brand and Kale Purcell, the Central men’s and women’s track and field teams took eight individual titles at a triangular meet hosted by Wartburg College Friday.

Central and Wartburg were joined by Simpson College in Friday’s triangular. Brand won both the men’s 400 meters (48.31 seconds) and 200 meters (21.86 seconds), while Purcell swept the triple jump (47’ 1”) and long jump (22’ 7.75”). Gunner Meyer’s high jump clearance of 6’ 4.75” gave the Dutch men a fifth individual title. On the women’s side, Mary Gustason won the 100-meter dash in 12.37 seconds, before leading off the winning 4×100-meter relay that won in 47.90 seconds. She was joined by Ava Parkins, Danika Arnold, and Emily McMartin. Alivia Roerdink also was victorious in the 800 meters (2:16.47).  

Central travels to Indianola next weekend for the American Rivers Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships. The three-day event starts on Thursday.